It is not a complex tobacco rather mild, pleasing room note, and mild taste. What combination of tobaccos is unknown. Virginia and Burley, but in what proportion is hard to define. Sometimes I taste more Virginia than anything else and since I have aged two of the two lb. boxes from 1997 what changes may have been made, since then, I don't know.

The slices do remind me of other mild Danish type tobaccos, but without all the casings/flavorings. I fold and crumple the slices, keep fairly moist, keeping what I place in the bowl as a broken, slightly rubbed flake.

Since I prefer plug and flake cut tobaccos, this one fits the bill. Not too expensive and a lighter taste than the matured virginia plugs I usually smoke. Most often smoked in a group 5 size billiard. Very much worth a try for those seeking a mild slice.

...a pipe is to be savored...

He always sold it under the name of Sweet Danish Slices and I think that's a perfect description of this blend. It's definitely something that Mac Baren or others could have thought up. It burns well, is extremely sweet and ages wonderfully. There is a tendency to bite if puffed fast, and slow smoking brings out the subtle hints in flavors. Like others have mentioned, it was always very affordable and I'm glad I stocked up when I did.

My local tobacconist is now gone and soon this blend will be gone from my rotation but it's worth stocking up on again.

The casing is certainly overpowering on the bourbon end but can be adjusted by a good rub out and letting it air for a good hour or so. The moisture content of this tobacco is a little heavy too and the resting does lend this offering to a dryer smoke.

This tobacco definitely has a minor degree of complexity for what it is. It lends itself well to to your favorite adult beverage and cheese and crackers. GCS has a nice nutty taste with some showings of spice and pepper. The room note will not offend most but this blend should be saved for airier venues. It burns well but a little hot if puffed too zealously. The ash is a medium to dark grey color and leaves little dottle if any.

For what it is, three out of four stars but no starter in my rotation!

I bought the 1 Kg package last summer, and still have at least half of it left. I can't say I don't like it, but I find myself buying tins of Cherry Blend and Half and Half, and almost always, staying away from the Lane slices.

Tastewise, the Lane slices bite with a too mild flavor. When I finish this stuff, I will return to Stokkebye's.

Comes in large, long flakes that I cut into thirds and store in mason jars. It is basically unflavored and has a mild sweetness coming from the Virgina tobacco. Little tendency to bite for a Virginia.